GemmaUK Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 More than anything I love your attitude change Jerk! : You didn't really want to go.. You decided to change your behaviour.. This led to a change in your attitude.. ..and that is how it works to be totally frank. I've travelled a bit. I wouldn't say it was a lot by any stretch but I have been to most European countries and a couple of others both solo and with friends/a partner but so many people I meet or know are staunch 'stay in a resort' types. It would drive me crazy to stay in one place and not go and explore. In a way you were lucky as this was a 'throw in at the deep end' experience where you could have chosen to stay in your hotel and find local places to frequent or you had a whole landscape to explore - you did the latter. I love that you did! I can't afford trips away right now - my mortgage and bills don't allow for it. I still get itchy feet though so go off somewhere in the UK every few months. Even in the UK I've met some amazing people, had some amazing connections with folk just from happening to sit at the same table or even just smiling or asking a question and I've seen some amazing and beautiful things. I hold my parents accountable for my love of travel. Their story was a pretty awesome one and I would not be here had they not travelled my brother's travel stories are not as amazing but he has had his moments. One thing I am most jealous of is that my bro has dual citizenship (UK and Aus) and I sadly don't. Boo! If I won the lottery........well I would be off like a shot! But the point is that you can go travel and explore wherever you are. Once the bug is there you can make the destination anywhere which = endless possibilities. You made the most of your trip - I'm so pleased you enjoyed it! : 3
craw Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 I had to travel to a friend's wedding last year, I bought a super cheap ticket to travel through Europe. I stayed one night in NYC - couchsurfed at a guy's place in Brooklyn. He said to me, you know that people meet off couchsurfing, end up falling in love and getting married. I literally rolled my eyes. Anyway, off I went to Milan for the day and then hopped back on a plane and landed in Budapest, Hungary. Where I truly fell deeply in love with the city. I usually keep to myself when I travel, but this time it was different. I met up with SOOO MANY English speaking expats! I really did envy them, how people just get up and go where ever they want in Europe. Almost a sense of freedom. Lo and behold, I walk into a couchsurfing meetup on a Tuesday night. That's where I met the most wonderful man. I didn't realize it at the time that he might have liked me, but it was only afterwards that I really fell in love. I did not do anything with him. I couldn't. I wasn't even really interested in him until he would invite me out to dinner and nonsense like that. It's coming up to an anniversary of my trip, let me tell you, I have been really depressed this past year. I miss being in Europe so badly. Yes, I was extremely desirable to the opposite sex when I was over there, I have no idea why - perhaps I'm an "exotic beauty". I think it was because, I was just so happy. I love being surrounded by art/culture&history. The excitement of exploring a new place. It just gets so repetitive and boring in Toronto. Anyway, I'm currently learning Spanish - so I can get a Youth Mobility Visa and move to Spain for a bit. Oh yeah, I have travelled by myself to Thailand/Indonesia/Singapore/Bangladesh, but nothing really captured my heart like Budapest did. *****sigh****** oh yeah Love weary - sign up on couchsurfing - there is a bit of a meat market vibe, but if you go to the events, it's completely different. :bunny::bunny: 2
loveweary11 Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 oh yeah Love weary - sign up on couchsurfing - there is a bit of a meat market vibe, but if you go to the events, it's completely different. :bunny::bunny: Just joined. Excited to see what comes of it.
lino Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 An American accent will work wonders with the women here. The accent alone = Hollywood star to them. Not a tough bunch to impress. 2
loveweary11 Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 An American accent will work wonders with the women here. The accent alone = Hollywood star to them. Not a tough bunch to impress. It's true. Works the other way around as well. When Australians and especially Brits come here, they are gods to American women the moment they open their mouths.
Haydn Posted November 26, 2015 Posted November 26, 2015 It's true. Works the other way around as well. When Australians and especially Brits come here, they are gods to American women the moment they open their mouths. True. During my visits i was mobbed when coming though customs... (Or maybe that was someone else) 3
lino Posted November 27, 2015 Posted November 27, 2015 It's true. Works the other way around as well. When Australians and especially Brits come here, they are gods to American women the moment they open their mouths. Possibly, I've never been to the states so I can't speak for myself but have met plenty of American women abroad and none seemed interested in my accent but then again mine isn't the typical Aussie bogan accent they're likely expecting. I wasn't born here so I don't sound like Steve Irwin.
Toodaloo Posted November 30, 2015 Posted November 30, 2015 True. During my visits i was mobbed when coming though customs... (Or maybe that was someone else) Hasn't worked for me! Perhaps I am too "plum"
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